This is a chance you won’t want to miss—many classes are already sold out, and a few have just a handful of seats left

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THE DESERT 2026 Limited seats alert Hoss Rogers | Reverse Roller Printing | Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 9:00 am until 5:00 pm (one-hour lunch) HELP US WELCOME! Suzanne Williams | Dimensional Layering: pendant, brooch or chain link | Friday, February 6, 2026 | 8:00 am until 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch) LET’S WELCOME! Chapin Dimond | Tube-tastic Hollow Hoop Earrings … Read More

Your Health and Well-Being are Important to Us

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We Care About our Vivi Magoo family! For your peace of mind, please know that we are actively monitoring influenza, RSV, and COVID conditions AS OF JANUARY 03, 2026 Flu cases have decreased this week. Total cases remain below their 5-season averages.  RSV cases have increased this week. Total cases remain below their 5-season averages.  COVID-19 cases have increased this … Read More

Let’s Talk Tucson Weather – THE DESERT 2026

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Golden sunshine by day, cool desert breezes by night.  Our retreat forecast? Pure desert magic. Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – It’s Tucson Chamber of Commerce weather and why snowbirds flock here each winter! Our classrooms are generally well-controlled for comfort, but everyone feels temperature a little differently — some of you may feel a … Read More

Last chance to claim these seats—don’t wait!

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THE DESERT 2026 Seats are disappearing! As of Jan 6, these classes are almost full—grab yours before they vanish! February 1, 2026 Anne Mitchell | Pop-Top Chain Bracelet Anne Mitchell | Roman Tab Chain Bracelet Chapin Dimond – Tube-tastic Hollow Hoop Earrings – only one seat left! Diane Cook | Scalloped Butterfly Hollow Form Necklace – only one seat left! Hoss Rogers … Read More

Weather forecast in early February

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Tucson weather ranges from daily highs of 70(ish) to overnight lows of 45 degrees. The extended forecast during our retreat looks beautiful! Picture Perfect! Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – It’s Chamber of Commerce perfect Our classrooms are generally well-controlled, but that’s not to say it may appear a bit warm or somewhat chilly to … Read More

Grab these last-minute seats!

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THE DESERT 2025 As of today, January 15th, these are classes with limited seating.  If you see any you want, grab them quickly before they’re gone! February 6, 2025 Alex Boyd and Baleigh Acebo – DEMO: The alchemy of Gold  April Bower – Sticks and Stones  Danny Wade – “World Famous! Stamping Class!” Shannon Bundschuh – Dogwood Earrings Shannon Bundschuh … Read More

Weather Forecast during our retreat

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Tucson weather ranges from daily highs of 70(ish) to overnight lows of 45 degrees. The extended forecast during our retreat looks beautiful! Picture Perfect! Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – It’s Chamber of Commerce perfect! Our classrooms are generally well-controlled, but that’s not to say it may appear a bit warm or somewhat chilly to … Read More

Weather Forecast during our retreat

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Tucson weather ranges from daily highs of 70(ish) to overnight lows of 45 degrees. The extended forecast during our retreat looks beautiful! Picture Perfect! Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – It’s Chamber of Commerce perfect! Our classrooms are generally well-controlled, but that’s not to say it may appear a bit warm or somewhat chilly to … Read More